Where Did This Stone Come From? The Story Behind Mesa Verde’s Visitor & Research Center is a photographic and historical exploration of the stone used to construct one of Mesa Verde National Park’s most distinctive modern buildings. Through images and narrative, the book follows the journey of the stone from its origin in the Dry Creek Basin of southwestern Colorado through quarrying, fabrication, transportation, and final installation within the Visitor & Research Center. Combining craftsmanship, geology, and regional history, the book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the people, equipment, and processes involved in shaping natural materials into architecture designed to belong to the landscape. More than a record of construction, it is a story about stewardship, heritage, and the enduring relationship between place, stone, and those who work with it. Glenda Hankins is a writer, artist, and co-founder of Hankins Stone Company, a family-run sandstone quarry and fabrication business based in southwest Colorado. For more than two decades she worked alongside her husband, Steve Hankins, supplying natural stone for projects across the Four Corners region, including Mesa Verde National Park, Hovenweep National Monument, Chimney Rock National Monument, and the Four Corners National Monument. Raised and rooted in the landscapes of the American Southwest, Hankins writes about craftsmanship, heritage, and the connection between land, people, and materials. She continues to create artwork and books inspired by the places and traditions of the region. Steve Hankins is a stone craftsman and co-founder of Hankins Stone Company, a sandstone quarry and fabrication business based in southwest Colorado. With decades of experience in quarry operations, stone selection, fabrication, and installation support, he has contributed to numerous projects throughout the Four Corners region. Stone supplied through Hankins Stone Company has been used in projects at Mesa Verde National Park, Hovenweep National Monument, Chimney Rock National Monument, and the Four Corners National Monument. His work reflects a deep understanding of natural stone, craftsmanship, and the landscapes of the American Southwest.